SAN ANTONIO – Renowned country music band Turnpike Troubadours will perform Monday, Oct. 27 at Cowboys Dance Hall, presented by iHeartMedia San Antonio’s KJ97, benefiting UTSA Athletics. The concert will be hosted by UTSA’s own Lunchbox of the Bobby Bones Show.
The concert will directly support UTSA student-athletes as part of the new NCAA revenue-sharing model.
Tickets for the concert start at $40 and will be on sale to the general public on Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. by clicking here. UTSA Athletics McCombs Society members and Roadrunner Athletic Fund donors will receive an email on Monday that will allow them to participate in an exclusive pre-sale for the concert from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15.
Turnpike Troubadours, formed in 2005 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, released their latest album, “The Price of Admission,” in the spring of 2025.
About Turnpike Troubadours
Turnpike Troubadours are an American country music band formed in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in 2005. The band consists of Evan Felker (vocals, guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Kyle Nix (fiddle), Ryan Engleman (guitar), Gabe Pearson (drums), and Hank Early (pedal steel, Dobro, keyboards). They gained popularity for their blend of country, rock, and Americana, with songs that often explore themes of heartbreak, hard living, and the realities of life in Oklahoma. The band's name is a nod to both the bumpy Oklahoma toll roads and the folk heroes of the past. Their music is known for its raw, authentic sound, drawing comparisons to artists like Woody Guthrie and Waylon Jennings. Turnpike Troubadours have released several critically acclaimed albums, including their self-titled 2015 release and 2017's “A Long Way from Your Heart.” After a hiatus in 2019, they returned with a new album, “A Cat in the Rain,” in 2023. In the spring of 2025, the band released the album “The Price of Admission.”
About Lunchbox
Lunchbox has been part of the Bobby Bones Show for more than 20 years. He is a married man and the proud father of two. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, and a high school Prom King, Lunchbox attended UTSA, where he placed second for Mr. UTSA honors in 2003.
About UTSA Athletics
The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers 17 sports at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the American Athletic Conference. UTSA boasts 85 conference championships, over 60 NCAA postseason appearances and 70 All-Americans since its inaugural year in 1981. UTSA Athletics transforms lives as San Antonio’s nationally recognized NCAA Division I program. UTSA Athletics develops champions in the classroom, in competition and in life, while serving as an integral part of the undergraduate student experience, enhancing the visibility of the university and engaging the community.
About iHeartMedia San Antonio’s KJ97
San Antonio’s KJ97 is the Alamo City’s No. 1 station for New Country. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services.